Beginner's Academy Talk: Why Try Contesting?

Our group discussed amateur radio contests at our Beginner's Academy Zoom Meeting on Nov 29th, 2021. You may want to be a casual or even a serious contester. See the recorded talk below.

If you are a beginner or returning ham you are welcome to join us on Zoom. Use the contact form on this site to request an invitation. You may need to view the site in desktop mode to see the form on the right-side panel.

Beginner's Academy Talk: Why QRP? Low Power Ham Radio

Our group discussed low power ham radio, QRP, at our Beginner's Academy Zoom Meeting on Nov 15, 2021. You may be surprised what a five-watt radio can do on the HF ham bands.

If you are a beginner or returning ham you are welcome to join us on Zoom. Use the contact form on this site to request an invitation. You may need to view the site in desktop mode to see the form on the right-side panel.

Why Ham Radio?

Josh Nass, KI6NAZ, of Ham Radio Crash Course talks about what ham radio is, and answers the question.... "Why Ham Radio?"  If you are interested in ham radio drop us a note on our contact form with your name, location, and callsign, if you have one.

 

Shameless Plug on Local Podcast

Ashley KO4CVX plugs our Ham Radio oriented Beginner's Academy Zoom on the podcast In The Beer Cave with Rob and Ashley. If you are interested in ham radio drop us a note on the contact form with your name, location, and callsign if you have one.

Popular Ham Radio Podcasts & Youtubers

 Here is a PowerPoint from the Beginner's Academy 9/13/21 Talk.

Beginner's Academy Talk: Launching a Pico Balloon with the WB8ELK Skytracker

This is a recorded talk from our Beginner's Academy Zoom Meeting on August 11th, 2021. I launched a pico balloon from Oklahoma on July 20th, 2021. It carried a Skytracker payload developed by Bill Brown W8ELK. I got APRS reports from it for ten days. It cruised above 28,000 feet and gave us much entertainment. This talk passes on my experience. I just had to follow Bill's instructions. Thanks to Keith Kaiser WA0TJT for joining our meeting. Boy, this pico balloon flight was fun! 73, Greg N4KGL

QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo Coming Soon Aug 14/15, 2021

Opens: August 14th, 00:01:00 UTC Go to https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.com/ to register

Attendees have the opportunity to:  

• Listen to and engage with 80+ internationally recognized ham radio luminaries.  We’ll have tracks on all sorts of subject areas including Emcom, Youth Activities, Expert electronics and design, satellite radio, and many ham radio subjects.
  

• ​Take part in Live virtual kit building workshops.  Kits will be available for purchase and delivered to you in time for the Expo so you can participate and build from the convenience of your home.
• Walkthrough our virtual exhibit hall filled with popular amateur radio suppliers. Watch new product demos and interact directly with booth staff. 
  
• Return over the next 30 days to listen to speakers you missed during the Live period, explore, and re-engage exhibitor offerings.

• Full Registration is $10.00 US - includes full access to the Expo, including presentations, 12 subject video lounges,  and to the 30-day on-demand period. 
• Full registration will increase to $12.50 at the door when the Expo opens. 
• Free Registration is limited to lobbies, exhibition hall, exhibitor booths, and prizes offered by exhibitors.